Best Criminal Justice Schools in Idaho

ASO Staff Writers
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Updated on August 30, 2024

Those with a passion for law, justice and keeping the peace may find attending criminal justice school in Idaho leads to a rewarding career experience in a state with a low, yet ever increasing crime rate. The FBI reports Idaho’s overall state crime rate is low compared to the rest of the country, but the Idaho State Police reported an increase in overall crime.

Criminal justice schools in Idaho train students to work in various legal and protective fields, as criminal investigators, law enforcement officers, court clerks and judges, paralegals and more. Learn more about the education and training opportunities, possible careers and the places Idaho’s criminal justice school grads go to work after graduation below.

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Best Criminal Justice Schools in Idaho

Students researching criminal justice schools in Idaho can find the most important information on each school in one place with the School Spotlight summaries below. With broad, school-wide information and program-specific details collected together, these spotlights can give students a closer look at the top accredited criminal justice institutions and training programs in the state.

#1 Best Criminal Justice Schools in Idaho

Idaho State University

  • Location-markerPocatello, ID
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Average Undergrad Tuition
  • In-State$5,928
  • Out-of-state$23,906
Average Graduate Tuition
  • In-State$8,601
  • Out-of-state$26,578
  • Retention Rate71%
  • Acceptance RateN/A
  • Students Enrolled12,301
  • Institution TypePublic
  • Percent Online Enrollment59%
  • AccreditationYes
#2 Best Criminal Justice Schools in Idaho

Boise State University

  • Location-markerBoise, ID
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Average Undergrad Tuition
  • In-State$5,532
  • Out-of-state$25,701
Average Graduate Tuition
  • In-State$7,236
  • Out-of-state$24,573
  • Retention Rate79%
  • Acceptance Rate84%
  • Students Enrolled26,162
  • Institution TypePublic
  • Percent Online Enrollment56%
  • AccreditationYes
#3 Best Criminal Justice Schools in Idaho

Lewis-Clark State College

  • Location-markerLewiston, ID
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Average Undergrad Tuition
  • In-State$6,996
  • Out-of-state$20,252
Average Graduate Tuition
  • In-State$4,703
  • Out-of-state$11,629
  • Retention Rate63%
  • Acceptance Rate87%
  • Students Enrolled3,746
  • Institution TypePublic
  • Percent Online Enrollment49%
  • AccreditationYes

The Most Popular Criminal Justice Careers in Idaho

Idaho’s criminal justice field includes a wide range of occupations, from law enforcement patrol officers to forensic scientists, judges and attorneys. The table below highlights some of the most common career paths for people who attend criminal justice school in Idaho. Click on the corner of each box to learn about each position in the state of Idaho, including employment and salary numbers. Students can also see what type of degree each of these criminal justice jobs requires to work in the state.

Where to Get Hired After Criminal Justice School in Idaho

Just as criminal justice schools prepare Idaho students for work in many different fields, students can find work in criminal justice careers in many different areas of the state. It can be difficult for students to know which communities need the most help, while keeping their personal career goals in mind.